This is Wrestling Inc.'s live coverage for "WWE SmackDown" on January 2, 2026, with a Women's United States Championship between Chelsea Green & Giulia!

Also on SmackDown, McIntyre revealed the stipulations for next week's Three Stages of Hell match with Cody Rhodes

This victory marks Giulia’s second reign as WWE Women’s United States Champion. Her first run lasted 133 days before Green defeated her on the November 7 episode of SmackDown. Green’s second reign now comes to an end at 56 days.

Also set for next week is an eight-man tag team match pitting the Wyatt Sicks against the MFTs. Trick Williams will also make his in-ring SmackDown debut taking on Rey Fenix following a confrontation that took place on Friday. Three Stages of Hell for WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes defends against Drew McIntyre

WWE Superstar Giulia posted a social media update showing off her stunning new look ahead of Friday Night SmackDown. She is scheduled to wrestle a title match on the show.

With "WWE SmackDown" returning to its three-hour block, a title match has been added to tonight's card from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

A new number one contender for the men’s Speed Championship has been set.